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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 717.62, 989.91 and 422.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 717.62, 989.91 and 422.84 is: 583.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    717.62 : 989.91 = 422.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    717.62/989.91 = 422.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    717.62x = 989.91 × 422.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    717.62x = 418,576.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 418,576.02/717.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.29

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